California Home Loans-Purchases-Refinances

In the Real Estate industry, I think it is very easy for everyone to get distracted with all of the "bells and whistles" out there. I believe that many have lost focus of the important things that REALLY DO MATTER. What do our clients care about most? I propose, going back to the basics...Rule Nu...

 I get phone calls from homebuilders from time to time that are in distraught. They sold a home that they owned. Took that cash and decided to build their own dream home after purchasing the land and putting the plans together. The plans get approved by the planning commission or other local agen...

I don't claim to know everything. In fact, you can't know everything! The President has advisors as do other major figures. This is why I love Active Rain. I'm straightforward with my clients "from the get go" and let them know that if I don't have an answer to their question, I will get back to ...

I think personal growth is one of the most important things that we can do in our lives. If you stop learning and think you "know it all", you're dupped! That's right, dupped!   Yesterday I  went and picked up a book at the mall that I have been meaning to pick up for some time now, called Rich D...

Have you noticed that agents and lenders have been dropping like flies in you neck of the woods? Fortunately, the good agents and lenders in the Real Estate business understand that there will be slow times. But how will they be slow? If you had 25 deals that went through your office a month with...

 I admit it, I'm on a baby binge. My whole life right now, is focused on babies! Babies in the mall, babies at the grocery store, babies on television...Yup, babies, babies, babies....We have our first one on the way in a few weeks and I'm gearing up for it! Am I scared, nah. Anxious? Yea! I feel...

I was reading the Orange County, California Register this morning and it said that there are going to be some major changes in the Mortgage business. Countrywide is claiming that it will let go of 2,500 employees by the end of the year and Ameriquest, who is well known in California, will be lett...

I have been seeing alot of talk lately about properties going on auction. What use to be a place for foreclosures and trustee sales is now becoming mainstream for home sellers as a method to eliminate time restrictions. Coldwell Banker just signed a nationwide contract with a major auctioneer, ma...

We just finished our Financial Literacy Event on the Chico State campus and I feel that it was a success. We went through several topics, to include:Credit ReportsUtilizing CreditInvestingThe Time Value of MoneyStarting a BusinessWe conducted the seminar for the college students at California Sta...

 We just moved into a new community and it has been an amazing experience so far. The vibe that you get off of a new development can be pretty cool! The home is a "starter home community", with new young families that are in the same boat as us. New mommies walking down the streets together with ...